Mata Ortiz Jars by Fito Tena & Martha Martinez
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(1) Martha Martinez de Dominguez (Mexican, 20th-21st century). Mata Ortiz pottery seed jar. Signed "Martha Martinez Dguez" on underside of base; (2) Adolfo Fito Tena (Mexican, 20th-21st century). Mata Ortiz pottery jar. Signed "Fito Ten" on underside of base. A delightful pair of petite pottery seed jars decorated in the Mata Ortiz tradition. First, the larger was made by Martha Martinez Dominguez and is adorned with white-on-red abstract designs. Alternatively, the more petite vessel was created by Adolfo Fito Tena and features a corrugated exterior, though exhibits a similar shape as the first with a broad hip and narrow spout. Size of larger (Martha Martinez white-on-red): 3.7" Diameter x 1.6" H (9.4 cm x 4.1 cm)
Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection
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#181843
(1) Martha Martinez de Dominguez (Mexican, 20th-21st century). Mata Ortiz pottery seed jar. Signed "Martha Martinez Dguez" on underside of base; (2) Adolfo Fito Tena (Mexican, 20th-21st century). Mata Ortiz pottery jar. Signed "Fito Ten" on underside of base. A delightful pair of petite pottery seed jars decorated in the Mata Ortiz tradition. First, the larger was made by Martha Martinez Dominguez and is adorned with white-on-red abstract designs. Alternatively, the more petite vessel was created by Adolfo Fito Tena and features a corrugated exterior, though exhibits a similar shape as the first with a broad hip and narrow spout. Size of larger (Martha Martinez white-on-red): 3.7" Diameter x 1.6" H (9.4 cm x 4.1 cm)
Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#181843
Condition
Both have incised signatures on underside of base and are intact and excellent with nice preservation of decoration.
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Mata Ortiz Jars by Fito Tena & Martha Martinez
Estimate $400 - $600
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